Position Title: Senior Project Associate (Pharmacy)
Activation Date: 31 July, 2025 Announced Date: 30 July, 2025 Expire Date: 13 August, 2025
- Job Location: Kabul
- Nationality: National
- Category: Pharmaceutical
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: G6
- Vacancy Number: SVN-KBL-2025 -15995
- No. Of Jobs: 1
- City: Kabul
- Organization: IOM
- Years of Experience: A minimum of four years of relevant professional experience.
- Contract Duration: Six months with possibility of extension
- Gender: Male/Female
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Close date: 2025-08-13
About IOM:
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy, particularly qualified female candidates,
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
- Internal candidates
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, including those on third party contract (CTG).
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Program Coordinator (Migration Health) and the direct supervision of the Medical Supply Chain Officer, in coordination with the mission’s Supply Chain Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for assist in the management of drugs, vaccines, medical supplies, and medical equipment being used in IOM Afghanistan.
Job Description:
- Assist in maintaining a system for the safe custody, storage and proper labelling of medicine, medical supplies, vaccines, and medical equipment at IOM Kabul, Field Clinics and warehouses. Complete the required documentation in accordance with IOM and national rules and regulations
- Support quality control by monitoring of the expiry dates of medicine, medical supplies and vaccines in coordination with the focal staff at Field Clinics and warehouses. Review Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and other documents for procured items to ensure compliance with required standards.
- Contribute to the analysis of data gathered from the medicine, medical supplies and vaccines and keep electronic and hard copies on file.
- In coordination with the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health) and the Supply Chain Unit, assist in preparing the required paperwork and documents in order to procure, import and distribute medicine, medical supplies and vaccines within Afghanistan as well as keep updated records and lists of medicine, medical supplies and vaccines used by IOM.
- Maintain and update records and databases regarding the consumption of medicine, medical supplies and vaccines. Monitor expiring items and prepare lists of the same for timely donation. Provide technical information on donation and disposal of expiring medicine, medical items and vaccines based on IOM and National Guidelines on Donations of Medicine and Medical Supplies.
- Monitor and improve Rational Use of Medicine at the health facilities across IOM/MHU supported provinces
- Train IOM’s staffs and partners on pharmacy management and efficiently usage of pharmaceutical tools and formats and following on the consumption reports.
- In coordination with the MHU Provincial focal points, consolidate and place quarterly orders for medicine, medical supplies and vaccines as requested by various field clinics. Indicate detailed specifications such as generic names, packaging, formulation, and other pertinent information required to procure medicine, medical supplies/equipment, and vaccines to facilitate the procurement process.
- In coordination with the supply chain unit and the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health), verify/check quality and costs of suppliers’ products; and make appropriate recommendations of reputable and reliable suppliers of medicine, vaccines, medical equipment/supplies.
- Receive and inspect deliveries of medicine, medical supplies/equipment and vaccines and forward the certified delivery notes to SCU for payment. Verify the proper packing of said items prior to distribution and shipment to the field clinics
- Replenish and check the contents, especially the expiry dates of medicine and medical supplies and the condition of medical equipment of the medical escort kits before and after use by medical escorts based on the approved medical escort kit content list.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy and medical supply storage unit for supplies for IOM Kabul and Field Clinics.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
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- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
Or
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- High School diploma with 6 years of relevant professional experience
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology/ Pharmacy is an advantage
Experience
- Experience in multiple pharmacy practice settings with international organizations, NGOs or pharmaceutical companies.
- Practical working experience in supply chain management and quality assurance of medicines, medical supplies/equipment and vaccines
- Experience with the use of stock management software or system is an advantage
- Operational and field experience in humanitarian, migration, refugee and displaced persons related programming is an advantage.
SKILLS
- Good interpersonal relationships and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying resilience, compassion, and diplomacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders.
- Good written and spoken communications skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent skills and experience in training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development.
Languages
- For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
- Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
- Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.
Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements:
- The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
- VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
- CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
- Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
- Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Submission Guideline:
Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept applications in hard copies.
Before filling up the online Form, the candidate must carefully read the advertisement. Please proceed to fill the online form only if you meet the minimum requirements stipulated in the advertisement.
Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to submit the application and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by IOM through e-mail only.
Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post. The indicated requirements, qualifications and experience are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written assessment or oral interview.
Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR department to submit resume and Motivation Letter. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate in form is accurate.
External candidats please apply HERE.
Internal candidate please apply HERE.
Submission Email:
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